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Columbia PD, Richland County Coroner investigating after body discovered on Elmwood Avenue

Police say no signs of foul play were immediately visible, but an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Students bring their best prom looks and dance moves to Blossom & Beaus

Some local students brought their best moves to the dance floor for a beautiful prom over the weekend! Blossom & Beaus is a prom for special needs children in Lexington School District Two. The event was held by the Cayce Police Department school resource officers.

Rosewood Crawfish Festival brings good food and good times to the Midlands

Midlands residents let the good times roll at the Rosewood Crawfish Festival over the weekend.

USGS: Multiple early morning earthquakes felt near Elgin

The United States Geological Survey has confirmed multiple earthquakes have hit the Midlands near Elgin this morning.

Happy Mother's Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia News is showing thanks and appreciation to all mothers for their love, support, and at many times their patience. For some people Mother's Day is a day of remembrance for…

Deadly hit-and-run suspect denied bond

(Source: RCSD) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The driver responsible for the death of a pedestrian on Fairfield Road is now in jail. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to Fairfield Road and Eisenhower Drive around 3 p.m.…

One man shot at Lexington apartment complex

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - An investigation is underway after one man was shot at a Lexington apartment complex on May 8th. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the shooting happened on the 100 block of Brevard Parkway. The man…

Deadly pedestrian vehicle strike and shooting on Fairfield Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department received reports of shots fired on Fairfield Road. When deputies arrived on scene they found a deceased individual near the roadway. Investigators determined that the individual was struck by a vehicle.…

New charges for local photographer accused of taking inappropriate photos of young girl

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There are new additional charges for a local photographer who was previously arrested for crimes against a child. According the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 53-year-old…

The COMET rolling out new plan to improve on-time bus routes

Beginning this Sunday, The COMET will unveil new schedules and route maps to better reflect bus arrivals with updated time points.

Proposed bill could force drivers in deadly DUI's to pay child support

A new bill proposed in the state house could impose stiffer penalties for those convicted of a DUI that takes someone's life

S.C. State University clears dozens of students debt

The university, which held their Spring graduation ceremonies Friday cleared the account balance for 35 of their students

SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit & run

South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to search for the driver of an SUV authorities say struck and killed a pedestrian and kept going

Storms down trees, damage homes

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)--Though Friday's storm moved through the Midlands rather quickly, not everyone escaped unscathed. In Irmo, firefighters tell us a massive oak tree crashed into a home on Ramer Mill Court. Fire…

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Revente celebrates 30th anniversary during Small Business Week

As Small Business Week comes to a close, one business in Five Points celebrated a milestone occasion.

Police investigating armed robbery at University of South Carolina campus

University of South Carolina Police need your help identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery on campus.

Richland One superintendent, Eau Claire principal release statements on the death of student

“Everybody knew her. She was a well-known student who was well liked and involved in several service and extracurricular activities."

SCAG: Chapin man charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult, breach of trust

ccording to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Chapin man was arrested for exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust with fraudulent intent value of $10,000 or more.

SC State moves 2022 Spring Commencement to SHM Memorial Center due to potential storms

South Carolina State University is moving its Spring 2022 Commencement to the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center because of potential storms.

City officials warn Columbia residents to avoid flood-prone streets amid threat of storms

If you do encounter a flooded street or intersection, officials say do not try to drive through it because it may be deeper than it looks. Instead, turn around, don't drown.